Christian Apologetics

Norman L. Geisler's work is an exceptional defense of the Christian faith. With meticulous research and captivating insights, it presents compelling arguments. The book's craftsmanship and printing quality are superb, enhancing the reading experience. Geisler's erudite writing style and compassionate approach make this an intellectual triumph. It's a powerful testament to the enduring relevance of reasoned faith. Thank you very much, Amazon.

Well written and all old traditions explained.You will know what is wrong with denominations after reading this book.It shows Satan's efforts to corrupt the church.

This was the first _proper_ apologetics book that I read. This was long before I even knew that the arguments in this book were Thomistic. Norman Geisler was an absolute genius. Not an easy read but if you get through it, you won't regret it. The book is very detailed and the arguments are well-argued for.

I got this yesterday, i have not read this book yet (that's why 4 stars) but i read some little passages here and there and this is pure gold. I Highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in Christianity or want to grow spiritually and learn some apologetics to defend their faith.

This is a well-known book in the field of Christian ApologeticsObservations:*** A well established classic*** Easy to read, easy to understand*** ComprehensiveStrengths:*** Covers a wide range of topics*** Good even for self studyNote:*** Covers only philosophical and theological apologetics*** Does not cover rational apologeticsHighly recommended!

This man is a leader in the field. You will not be disappointed with purchasing it. I would highly recommend this book.

Have you been frustrated by the basic apologetics taught in your Sunday school class? Do many of the popular texts sold in Christian bookstores seem intellectually sparse? If so, this book is probably for you.The thing that I liked most about this book was that it didn't start from a Christian point of view. It didn't even start from a Theistic point of view. It started more or less from scratch and examined a spectrum of philosophical belief systems. The text then progressed very methodically to Theism and finally, Christianity.Another great feature was the precision and rigor with which Mr. Giesler approaches each topic. Like exercise for the body, his way of thinking reinvigorated my own critical thinking. While I have always approached Christianity with skepticism, this text made me realize that I was insufficiently skeptical of almost everything else.Plan to take your time reading and making notes as Mr. Giesler takes a "no stone unturned" approach to each topic. However, if you have been starving for substance, this will seem like a fine meal. Mr. Giesler provides very helpful summaries at the end of each chapter. In addition to reinforcing what you've just read, these summaries are an easy-to-use reference for later use.This book was originally recommended to me by a friend who loaned me his copy. Since reading it, I have drawn upon it repeatedly while witnessing to educated, non-Christian friends. I am not a compulsive book buyer. However, it has proven so useful and enjoyable that I bought a copy of my own, even though I had already read the borrowed copy.

I will start of by saying that I first despised this book but then grew to love it.This text was required reading in my Apologetics course in Bible College. As I began to read this text, I tried to skim the material briefly and disdained my reading assignments. However, as I began my work as an Open Air Preacher on college campuses and street corners, this book because priceless. This text, if studied slowly and carefully, will give a person many tools in refuting the pagan world views so common in Western society.This is not a book based on evidential apologetics such as Josh McDowell's "Evidence that Demands a Verdict" but rather a philosophical approach to apologetics. I believe that the philosophical approach to apologetics is much more effective and Biblical in manner. Evidentialism assumes that man's problem is a lack of information. While some scoffers have genuine questions that can be addressed through evidential apologetics, the majority of skeptics are running from God by attempting to hide behind smoke screens such as atheism or agnosticism. This book deals very effectively with both weak and strong forms or atheism and agnosticism. Most "professing atheists" are nothing more than strong agnostics in reality. This book helps a person have the upper hand in informing the skeptic of what he/she actually believes before thoroughly dismantling their position.Geisler's "Ten Step Proof" for the existence of God is excellent and practical to use in evangelism.One note however- I would not reccomend this book apart from first reading Norman Geisler's "An Introduction to Philosophy: A Christian Perspective" in order to better grasp what he is saying in this text.

An excellent book that not only presents some of the evidential proofs for Christianity, but also delivers the logic and philosophy behind it. It from this work, which I went back to again and again, that I came to understand the correspondence theory of truth (as opposed to the coherence theory), which as shaped my thinking to this day. Correspondence is very consistent with propositional truth of Scripture, as well as a priori first things of existence which is Thomist in origin and contradicts modern philosophy with its humanistic emphasis that truth begins in the mind. A must that rounds out an evidentialist approach, and teaches one how to think and stay mentally ahead of the philosophies that guide modern thought and science.Scott Chandler, authorDarwin or Design? What Biology Reveals About the Secrets of Life Darwin or Design? What Biology Reveals About the Secrets of Life: Intelligent Design Introductory GuideDarwin or Design? What Biology Reveals About the Secrets of Life: Intelligent Design Introductory Guide

Admittedly, I'm not thoroughly read in Christian but have sufficient background to recognize Geisler as standing head and shoulders above others. I do have some criticism of this text, particularly the first several chapters. To put things briefly, Geisler is not a historian of philosophy and presents interpretations of key philosophers that are not entirely accurate in order to make his counterarguments seem more powerful. I think is important because there are stronger and more convincing readings of these philosophers that would strongly challenge Geisler's arguments. This has the unfortunate dilemma of Geisler either being unaware of what these thinkers may be saying or unable to confront these stronger arguments. Bottom line, though, pretty good stuff as long as you're not arguing with a philosophy professor.